Lectures in History Schedule

Week of June 23 through June 30

All times and durations are subject to change

Saturday, June 23
8:01 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 14 min.Patricia O'Toole, "The Moralist"Historian Patricia O'Toole chronicled the political career of President Woodrow Wilson. Historian Patricia O'Toole chronicled the political career of President Woodrow Wilson. 9:15 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 15 min.Charles Krauthammer, "Things That Matter"Charles Krauthammer presented his writings on various social and political issues including ... Charles Krauthammer presented his writings on various social and political issues including limited government, feminism, and the death penalty. Mr. Krauthammer died on June 21, 2018. 10:30 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 20 min.Yossi Klein Halevi, "Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor"Israeli journalist Yossi Halevi talked about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Israeli journalist Yossi Halevi talked about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
11:50 AM EDTApprox. 10 min.Susan Orlean, "The Library Book"New Yorker staff writer Susan Orlean recounted the Los Angeles Public Library Fire of 1986. New Yorker staff writer Susan Orlean recounted the Los Angeles Public Library Fire of 1986. 12:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 10 min.Bonnie Morris, "The Feminist Revolution"Bonnie Morris provided a history of the women's movement in the latter half of the 20th century; ... Bonnie Morris provided a history of the women's movement in the latter half of the 20th century; from the founding of the National Organization for Women in 1966 to today. 1:10 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 20 min.Michael Honey, "To the Promised Land"University of Washington history and humanities professor Michael Honey recounted Martin Luther ... University of Washington history and humanities professor Michael Honey recounted Martin Luther King, Jr.'s fight for economic equality.
2:30 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.George Bibel, "Plane Crash"George Bibel looked at the mechanical and human failures that lead to plane crashes, as well as ... George Bibel looked at the mechanical and human failures that lead to plane crashes, as well as the role in public safety of the National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration. 3:30 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 30 min.Donna Hylton, "A Little Piece of Light"Donna Hylton discussed her life and advocacy work in criminal justice reform and women's rights ... Donna Hylton discussed her life and advocacy work in criminal justice reform and women's rights after being incarcerated for 27 years. 5:00 PM EDTApprox. 50 min.Christopher Wren, "Those Turbulent Sons of Freedom"The myth of Ethan Allen's Revolutionary War exploits is explored by author and former New York ... The myth of Ethan Allen's Revolutionary War exploits is explored by author and former New York Times reporter and editor Christopher Wren.
5:50 PM EDTApprox. 10 min.Preview of Simon & Schuster's Fall BooksCary Goldstein, executive director of publicity at Simon & Schuster, previewed many of the ... Cary Goldstein, executive director of publicity at Simon & Schuster, previewed many of the publisher's forthcoming books. 6:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 31 min.William Hitchcock, "The Age of Eisenhower"University of Virginia history professor William Hitchcock recalled the presidency of Dwight ... University of Virginia history professor William Hitchcock recalled the presidency of Dwight Eisenhower. 7:31 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 16 min.Cecile Richards, "Make Trouble"Cecile Richards, former president of Planned Parenthood and daughter of the late Texas Governor ... Cecile Richards, former president of Planned Parenthood and daughter of the late Texas Governor Ann Richards, reflected on her life and work for women's rights and social justice. She is in conversation with Hillary Clinton.
8:47 PM EDTApprox. 14 min.Carmen Segarra, "Noncompliant"Carmen Segarra discussed her time working with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and regulating ... Carmen Segarra discussed her time working with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and regulating Goldman Sachs. 9:01 PM EDTApprox. 59 min.Washington Journal Roger Stone, "Stone's Rules"Republican strategist and former Trump campaign adviser Roger Stone talked about the Trump ... Republican strategist and former Trump campaign adviser Roger Stone talked about the Trump presidency as well as his book on politics, "Stone's Rules: How to Win at Politics, Business, and Style." 10:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 10 min.After Words Rep. John Delaney, "The Right Answer"Maryland Congressman John Delaney, the first Democrat to declare for president in 2020, offers his ... Maryland Congressman John Delaney, the first Democrat to declare for president in 2020, offers his vision for America. He's interviewed by Donna Brazile, former Chair of the Democratic National Committee.
11:10 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 7 min.Jake Tapper, "The Hellfire Club"CNN's chief Washington correspondent Jake Tapper discussed his political novel about Congress and ... CNN's chief Washington correspondent Jake Tapper discussed his political novel about Congress and Washington politics set in the 1950s.
Sunday, June 24
12:17 AM EDTApprox. 13 min.Janet Napolitano. "How Safe are We"Former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano looked back at her tenure and ... Former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano looked back at her tenure and weighed in on the current issues that face the department. 12:30 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 15 min.Ben Rhodes, "The World as It Is"Ben Rhodes, deputy national security advisor for President Obama detailed his time in the White ... Ben Rhodes, deputy national security advisor for President Obama detailed his time in the White House. 1:45 AM EDTApprox. 15 min.Preview of Regnery Publishing's Fall BooksMarji Ross, president and publisher of Regnery, previewed many of the publisher's forthcoming ... Marji Ross, president and publisher of Regnery, previewed many of the publisher's forthcoming books.
2:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Rod Dreher, "The Benedict Option"Rod Dreher receives the Paolucci Book Award, given each year to "recognize the best book that ... Rod Dreher receives the Paolucci Book Award, given each year to "recognize the best book that advances conservative principles." 3:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 30 min.Jonathan Jarvis, "Future of Conservation in America"Jonathan Jarvis, former director of the National Park Service, offered his thoughts on the current ... Jonathan Jarvis, former director of the National Park Service, offered his thoughts on the current state of the National Park Service and provided a path forward. He was joined in conversation by E.O. Wilson and Terry Tempest Williams. 4:30 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Chris Clearfield and Andras Tilcsik, "Meltdown"Chris Clearfield and Andras Tilcsik examined the complexity of major systems and why they ... Chris Clearfield and Andras Tilcsik examined the complexity of major systems and why they sometimes fail.
5:30 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 40 min.William Galston, "Anti Pluralism"Former Clinton administration domestic policy adviser William Galston examined populism in the ... Former Clinton administration domestic policy adviser William Galston examined populism in the U.S. 7:10 AM EDTApprox. 50 min.Mark Weinberg, "Movie Nights with the Reagans"Mark Weinberg, former speechwriter and advisor to President Ronald Reagan, recalled his many trips ... Mark Weinberg, former speechwriter and advisor to President Ronald Reagan, recalled his many trips to Camp David with the President and First Lady. 8:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 20 min.Cecile Richards, "Make Trouble"Cecile Richards, former president of Planned Parenthood and daughter of the late Texas Governor ... Cecile Richards, former president of Planned Parenthood and daughter of the late Texas Governor Ann Richards, reflected on her life and work for women's rights and social justice. She is in conversation with Hillary Clinton.
9:20 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 40 min.William Hitchcock, "The Age of Eisenhower"University of Virginia history professor William Hitchcock recalled the presidency of Dwight ... University of Virginia history professor William Hitchcock recalled the presidency of Dwight Eisenhower. 11:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.Washington Journal Roger Stone, "Stone's Rules"Republican strategist and former Trump campaign adviser Roger Stone talked about the Trump ... Republican strategist and former Trump campaign adviser Roger Stone talked about the Trump presidency as well as his book on politics, "Stone's Rules: How to Win at Politics, Business, and Style." 12:01 PM EDTApprox. 59 min.After Words Bill Press, "From the Left"Television and radio host Bill Press retraced his transition to progressive politics. He's ... Television and radio host Bill Press retraced his transition to progressive politics. He's interviewed by syndicated columnist Mona Charen.
1:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Peter Rubin, "Future Presence"Peter Rubin of Wired Magazine reported on virtual reality and the impact it will have on ... Peter Rubin of Wired Magazine reported on virtual reality and the impact it will have on entertainment, work, and even human emotions and interaction. 2:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 10 min.Franchesca Ramsey, "Well, That Escalated Quickly"MTV's Decode host Franchesca Ramsey shared her experience in becoming a social justice activist ... MTV's Decode host Franchesca Ramsey shared her experience in becoming a social justice activist and her successes and failures in communicating via social media. 3:10 PM EDTApprox. 20 min.Nigel Travis, "The Challenge Culture"Nigel Travis, CEO and chairman of Dunkin Brands, offered his thoughts on how companies can stay ... Nigel Travis, CEO and chairman of Dunkin Brands, offered his thoughts on how companies can stay relevant by asking their workers to challenge the status quo.
3:30 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 30 min.Timothy Snyder, "The Road to Unfreedom"Yale University's Timothy Snyder talked about the rise of authoritarianism around the world. Yale University's Timothy Snyder talked about the rise of authoritarianism around the world. 5:00 PM EDTApprox. 30 min.Richard Munson, "Tesla"Richard Munson detailed the life and career of Nikola Tesla and explored the inventor's eccentric ... Richard Munson detailed the life and career of Nikola Tesla and explored the inventor's eccentric behavior. 5:30 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 19 min.Lillian Faderman, "Harvey Milk"Lillian Faderman recalled the life of the late San Francisco politician Harvey Milk, one of the ... Lillian Faderman recalled the life of the late San Francisco politician Harvey Milk, one of the first openly gay elected officials in America. He was assassinated in 1977, after serving one year on the city's Board of Supervisors.
6:49 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 13 min.Ben Rhodes, "The World as It Is"Ben Rhodes, deputy national security advisor for President Obama detailed his time in the White ... Ben Rhodes, deputy national security advisor for President Obama detailed his time in the White House. 8:02 PM EDTApprox. 59 min.James Rogan, "On to Chicago"Former Congressman James Rogan (R-CA) recalled the 1968 presidential campaign, which included nine ... Former Congressman James Rogan (R-CA) recalled the 1968 presidential campaign, which included nine candidates and was marked by the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy. 9:01 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 9 min.After Words Rep. John Delaney, "The Right Answer"Maryland Congressman John Delaney, the first Democrat to declare for president in 2020, offers his ... Maryland Congressman John Delaney, the first Democrat to declare for president in 2020, offers his vision for America. He's interviewed by Donna Brazile, former Chair of the Democratic National Committee.
10:10 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 25 min.Donna Hylton, "A Little Piece of Light"Donna Hylton discussed her life and advocacy work in criminal justice reform and women's rights ... Donna Hylton discussed her life and advocacy work in criminal justice reform and women's rights after being incarcerated for 27 years. 11:35 PM EDTApprox. 25 min.Casey Gerald, "There Will Be No Miracles"Casey Gerald remarked on the path he took from his upbringing in Dallas to his education at Yale ... Casey Gerald remarked on the path he took from his upbringing in Dallas to his education at Yale University.
Monday, June 25
12:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.After Words Rep. John Delaney, "The Right Answer"Maryland Congressman John Delaney, the first Democrat to declare for president in 2020, offers his ... Maryland Congressman John Delaney, the first Democrat to declare for president in 2020, offers his vision for America. He's interviewed by Donna Brazile, former Chair of the Democratic National Committee. 1:05 AM EDTApprox. 10 min.Sarah Weinman, "The Real Lolita"Sarah Weinman talked about the young woman who was the inspiration for Vladimir Nabokov's ... Sarah Weinman talked about the young woman who was the inspiration for Vladimir Nabokov's "Lolita." 1:15 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Washington Journal Roger Stone, "Stone's Rules"Republican strategist and former Trump campaign adviser Roger Stone talked about the Trump ... Republican strategist and former Trump campaign adviser Roger Stone talked about the Trump presidency as well as his book on politics, "Stone's Rules: How to Win at Politics, Business, and Style."
2:15 AM EDTApprox. 30 min.Michael Smerconish, "Clowns to the Left of Me, Jokers to the Right"Radio/TV host and columnist Michael Smerconish, in a collection of his columns, shared his ... Radio/TV host and columnist Michael Smerconish, in a collection of his columns, shared his thoughts on political life in America and how his views have shifted over the years. 2:45 AM EDTApprox. 15 min.Preview of W.W. Norton & Liveright Publishing's Fall BooksJulia Reidhead, president of W.W. Norton, and Bob Weil, editor-in-chief of Liveright Publishing, ... Julia Reidhead, president of W.W. Norton, and Bob Weil, editor-in-chief of Liveright Publishing, previewed their forthcoming books. 3:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 15 min.After Words Rep. John Delaney, "The Right Answer"Maryland Congressman John Delaney, the first Democrat to declare for president in 2020, offers his ... Maryland Congressman John Delaney, the first Democrat to declare for president in 2020, offers his vision for America. He's interviewed by Donna Brazile, former Chair of the Democratic National Committee.
4:15 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 15 min.Ehud Barak, "My Country, My Life"Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak talked about his career and the future of the ... Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak talked about his career and the future of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. 5:30 AM EDTApprox. 52 min.Jerry Muller, "The Tyranny of Metrics"Jerry Muller reported on the use of metrics in government, education, business, medicine, and ... Jerry Muller reported on the use of metrics in government, education, business, medicine, and more. 6:22 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 38 min.Leslie Crutchfield, "How Change Happens"Author Leslie Crutchfield offered her thoughts on what makes for a successful social movement. Author Leslie Crutchfield offered her thoughts on what makes for a successful social movement.